Aviation Civil Engineer

Indianapolis, IN

Louisville, KY

Full time

R1980

Hanson Values

Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation

If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Aviation Civil Engineer to join our aviation practice. In this role, you will contribute to the design, and delivery of aviation and civil site infrastructure projects across the U.S. and internationally. You will work as part of multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality, technically sound designs that support safe, sustainable, and efficient aviation facilities.

At Hanson, we foster innovative thinking, value sustainability, and prioritize client success while making a positive impact on our communities and the environment. As leaders in aviation civil engineering, our professionals serve as responsible stewards of public transportation resources while enhancing the surrounding environment.

A Day in the Life of an Aviation Civil Engineer:

• Perform detailed engineering calculations using advanced software to support analysis and design efforts.

• Prepare and coordinate aviation civil construction documents—including drawings, specifications, technical reports, cost estimates, and implementable schedules—in accordance with industry standards and best practices.

• Conduct site investigations and field reconnaissance to collect existing physical data to promote informed design decisions.

• Collaborate with senior engineering staff on complex technical challenges and project solutions.

• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior designers and engineers.

• Coordinate with internal teams, external clients, and construction contractors to achieve project objectives.

• Stay current with FAA criteria, emerging technologies, and industry regulations to improve deliverable quality and efficiency.

• Support additional project-related tasks as assigned to meet client and project needs.

Requirements:

Education and Licensure:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.

• Possess a Professional Engineer (PE) license, and the ability to acquire additional registration in the State of the office assigned, through comity, within six (6) months.

• Minimum of five (5) years of civil engineering project experience.

Technical Qualifications:

• Proficiency in CAD software, including AutoCAD and Civil 3D – including modeling

• Experience using design tools relevant to aviation and civil site infrastructure.

• Working knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars and applicable aviation design standards and airspace considerations

• Practical knowledge of drainage calculations and related design standards.

• Proficiency with airfield lighting and navigational aid layout, and fundamental knowledge of electrical features.

• Ability to produce accurate, high-quality engineering drawings and construction documents within assigned timelines and established budgets.

Professional Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Public speaking experience is a plus.

• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and dynamic project environments.

• Proactive, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple technical challenges and deadlines.

• Experience with or exposure to interfacing with the Federal Aviation Administration and/or a State Aviation or Aeronautic Office.

• General Contractor License a plus

Salary Range: $93,995 - $122,012

Benefits

Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

401(k) with matching contribution

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Comprehensive health & well-being plans

Financial wellness plans

Work-life balance programs

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Culture

We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It’s important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You’ll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:

Monthly educational webinars

Leadership training

Lunch & learn development sessions

24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses

Mentorship opportunities

Award-winning internship program

Employee recognition

And so much more!

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EEO — EMPLOYER

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies/staffing firms. Resumes are only accepted from recruiters and agency/staffing firms if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position.

Because our people set us apart.

Hanson is a dynamic, employee-owned consulting firm providing a full range of engineering, scientific and allied services throughout the U.S. With an innovative spirit and a drive to continuously improve, our people go the extra mile to give our clients top-quality results.

Those efforts have helped us maintain our status as one of the top firms in the engineering industry. We’re large enough to take on exciting, challenging projects and small enough to know and inspire each other along the way.